| | -----Original Message-----
From: Robert Hawkes [SMTP:haw-@frontiernet.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 7:36 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Break in period
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Peter,
Sure glad to hear that your experience with a loop is a good one.
I finally got the starboard cylinder to fire pretty consistently by just
changing to proper carb jet size - #60s were in there and I installed #45s
as per Mark's suggestion. Big difference. Now the bike won't start when
it
is hot. Perhaps starter or coil. Will continue working on this. Wish I
was a mechanic someimes. Best, Bob Hawkes
----- Original Message -----
From: Scheer, Peter L <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 10:10 PM
Subject: Break in period
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Got 600 mi in on the 71 since getting it on the road 4 weeks ago. |
| | shifting problems ( not finding neutral, popping out of gear) has gone |
| | Probably the rider has learned how to shift without beating up the |
| | The sneezing or one missed firing seems to have stopped in the last 200 |
| | Maybe there was some crud in the carbs. I haven't cleaned them yet.
I learned I have fuel for 4 miles in reserve before going bone dry.
Brakes seem to have seated in pretty well. Much better than when I
started.
All in all I am pretty satisfied with the performance. The bike has |
| | been registered since 1978, so I dont think it got much attention in the
past 20+ years. All I had to do was put in new tires, brakes, battery,
brake and speedo cable, plug wires, horns and added horns an light |
| | replace corroded terminals and add directional signals and mirrors. |
| | head bearings and rear drive, synch the carbs, change fluids and it all
seemed to work.
I haven't touched carbs or timing or guts of engine or trans.
Future plans: replace left header pipe ( restricted), tap in some |
| | to allow vacuum synch'ing, add tube for 1 petcock to give some reserve
range, check timing, try hotter plugs, add highway bars, new solo seat, |
| | rear shocks. Fresh chrome parts and paint ( way in the future)
This has been a great experience so far. Thanks to all who have |
| | helped me with advice and support. And thanks to all who have asked
questions and those who answered. Its been a great leaning experience |
| | to read the exchanges. Its too bad I cant make the W NY rally in June.
Some day, I'll meet you guys
Pete in Harrisburg Pa
71 Ambassador
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